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The EU ePrivacy saga: no political will to protect users’ rights

22 May 2019

In the European Union, the reform of ePrivacy legislation has stalled, yet there has never been more need for increased online privacy protections. Where do we go from here?

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The EU ePrivacy saga: no political will to protect users’ rights
22 May 2019
The EU ePrivacy saga: no political will to protect users’ rights
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Foremost privacy experts convene for D.C.’s Data Privacy Summit

26 Mar 2019

Leading thinkers in law, technology, and policy will gather this week in Washington, D.C. to discuss how to protect privacy in the digital age.

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Foremost privacy experts convene for D.C.’s Data Privacy Summit
26 Mar 2019
Foremost privacy experts convene for D.C.’s Data Privacy Summit
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AI and disinformation: our contribution at UNESCO’s Mobile Learning Week

6 Mar 2019

As part of a workshop for UNESCO’s annual Mobile Learning Week, we advocated for an evidence-based approach to AI and disinformation that respects human rights.

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AI and disinformation: our contribution at UNESCO’s Mobile Learning Week
6 Mar 2019
AI and disinformation: our contribution at UNESCO’s Mobile Learning Week

Taking it to the states: Access Now supports digital rights at the state level in the U.S.

28 Jan 2019

State and local governments are arming us with legal protections against the harmful data practices that hurt human rights. We want to recognize and support that work.

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Taking it to the states: Access Now supports digital rights at the state level in the U.S.
28 Jan 2019
Taking it to the states: Access Now supports digital rights at the state level in the U.S.

User privacy loses out again: it is time for the U.S. to act

19 Dec 2018

The revelation that Facebook gave tech giants even more access to people’s data than it has disclosed to the public or members of the U.S. Congress shows (yet again) the necessity of comprehensive federal privacy laws in the U.S.

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User privacy loses out again: it is time for the U.S. to act
19 Dec 2018
User privacy loses out again: it is time for the U.S. to act

Your data used against you: reports of manipulation on WhatsApp ahead of Brazil’s election

26 Oct 2018

Ahead of presidential elections on Sunday, Brazil is experiencing a scandal involving misuse of data for political manipulation. How do we protect users’ rights and defend free democratic discourse?

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Your data used against you: reports of manipulation on WhatsApp ahead of Brazil’s election
26 Oct 2018
Your data used against you: reports of manipulation on WhatsApp ahead of Brazil’s election
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill passed: “it’s a bad law”

The breachbook chronicles: FAQ on Facebook’s latest privacy debacle

9 Oct 2018

Here’s what you should know about the latest Facebook breach, and what the company should do now to restore trust.

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The breachbook chronicles: FAQ on Facebook’s latest privacy debacle
9 Oct 2018
The breachbook chronicles: FAQ on Facebook’s latest privacy debacle
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill passed: “it’s a bad law”

Google’s failure to disclose data sharing incident breaches users’ trust

9 Oct 2018

Regardless of the legal standards at play in this incident, it is imperative that users are notified of any security breach that may implicate our rights and interests. Google failed to do that.

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Google’s failure to disclose data sharing incident breaches users’ trust
9 Oct 2018
Google’s failure to disclose data sharing incident breaches users’ trust
Protección de datos personales: Recomendaciones para el nuevo proyecto de ley en Argentina

Lo bueno, lo malo y lo mejorable: Nuevo proyecto de ley de protección de datos en Argentina

17 Sep 2018

Access Now presenta un estudio que compara dicho proyecto con el GDPR en base a nuestra Guía para los legisladores sobre qué hacer y qué no en materia de protección de datos.

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Lo bueno, lo malo y lo mejorable: Nuevo proyecto de ley de protección de datos en Argentina
17 Sep 2018
Lo bueno, lo malo y lo mejorable: Nuevo proyecto de ley de protección de datos en Argentina
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Access Now calls for global independent audit of Facebook data practices

13 Jun 2018

Facebook must engage in deeper review and reform of its practices, and lawmakers must take action to ensure our rights are protected.

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Access Now calls for global independent audit of Facebook data practices
13 Jun 2018
Access Now calls for global independent audit of Facebook data practices